Production Engineer

Are you an experienced Production Engineer? Do you have experience within the automotive industry? Are you looking for that work life balance? Then this could be the role for you!

Our client in the Daventry area is looking for a Production Engineer to join their fun and vibrant team due to continued business growth.

Benefits:

• Salary - Circa £35,000 per annum DOE
• 33 Days Holiday (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Location - Daventry
• Hours of work - Monday to Friday - 08:00am to 16:00pm
• Death in service - 3 x annual salary
• WeCare benefit
• Free parking
• Auto enrolment pension

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage a designated portfolio of New Products.
• Navigate the Production Process meticulously from PA release to J1 +90 days.
• Adhere strictly to the APQP process guidelines.
• Execute the MFR process diligently, providing necessary support for APQP documents.
• Oversee and coordinate the production engineering sections of PRN.
• Engage in the specification and design of prototype and production tooling.
• Construct prototype parts.
• Conduct capacity analysis and translate findings into layout designs and process flows.
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of in-house and external tooling.
• Convert process flow to routes, capturing all SC/CC, quality items, and changes throughout development.
• Supervise the initial pre-production parts.
• Conduct run at rate assessments and implement process improvements to meet target cycle times.
• Oversee the production engineering sections of ECRs.
• Oversee the installation, operation, and performance qualifications.
• Contribute to equipment maintenance and troubleshooting efforts.
• Establish structures/routings for new parts.
• Lead initiatives for efficiency improvements, embracing a LEAN approach to production.

Required skills & experience:

• (Essential) Background within an automotive industry.
• Knowledge of IATF16949
• Good knowledge of production processes.
• Either Degree qualified within a Mechanical / Engineering field or relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work as part of a team or independently.

If this is of interest, please apply via this advert!

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